Livestrong Challenge, Austin, TX

Most of you who know me know that I lost my mother to metastatic breast cancer in 1999. I also lost both of my grandfathers, aunts and uncles on my wife's side of the family, and a few friends to this disease in its various, insidious forms. I have other friends and family who are either cancer survivors or who are currently fighting battles of their own. To say the least, cancer sucks.

The more cancer kicked my mom, the harder she kicked back. She never gave up and never hesitated to offer whatever encouragement she could to others facing a similar struggle.

It is with that same fighting spirit and desire to help others that I will be taking part in the 90-mile LIVESTRONG Challenge ride in Austin, TX on October 24, as part of Team Cancer Sucks. My goal is not just to participate, but to raise $800 to help further the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s mission of inspiring and empowering people affected by cancer. To reach this goal, I need your help.

If you have been affected by cancer, or you care about this cause, please consider donating toward my fundraising goal. You can donate online at http://austin2010.livestrong.org/vert2223. Thank you in advance for your support. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against cancer.

Thanks!

Chris